Xiangshan Park Introduction
Xiangshan Park, formerly known as Zhongqiang Park, was renamed to better reflect its geographical features and the public's expectations, as it is situated next to Xiangshan. The park is home to the only conservation species named after the city of Taipei, the Taipei tree frog. This precious ecological resource deserves careful protection, allowing people to learn to coexist harmoniously with nature. Therefore, many facilities in the park are designed to incorporate elements related to the Taipei tree frog, such as frog footprints embedded in the ground, symbolizing the leap of natural life. The park lights feature silhouettes of tree frogs, harmonizing with the shade provided by trees. The color of the armrests on benches, the walls and ceilings of public restrooms, and other elements resonate with the unique ecological resources of Xiangshan Park. The exterior wall of the public restroom was specially painted by the spiritual artist Zeng Risheng, using flowers, green grass, and tree frogs to bring a tangible sense of life energy to visitors. This colorful artwork is located near the children's playground, aiming to provide a joyful and relaxing experience for both playful children and resting parents. The design of the children's playground echoes the local unique resource of the Taipei tree frog, with the overall space centered around the concept of "The Adventures of the Tree Frog." Through the landscape features, including flat areas and central mounds, it symbolizes the three stages of life of the tree frog in water, on land, and in trees. The landscape mounds incorporate various facilities such as climbing walls, ropes, slides, holes, and steps, allowing children to express themselves freely and create their own ways to play. There is also a climbing net set that includes a suspension bridge, spider web, and X-shaped net for older children to experience muscle stretching. The playground features three types of swings: a standard swing for children over 6 years old, a cocoon-style swing for children under 6, and Taiwan's first double swing, allowing two children or a parent and child to ride together for intimate interaction. Additionally, an accessible rocking platform is installed at the base of the play mound, where children can lie down, sit, or even stand to experience the surprise of swaying or rocking. (Text data provided by the Public Works Department of Taipei City)
